Aluminium drums imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported aluminium drums worth $11.1 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 115% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 893 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 599 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 613 t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium drums from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 70% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $685K | 6.2% |
| India | $510K | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $121K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $58K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $48K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 98% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.39 per kg, 31% below the world average of $7.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania aluminium drums imports (HS 7612): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium drums worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 806% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.39 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $7.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium drums to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (98% of the value) and 7612.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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